Women of ECW

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From living normal lives with normal jobs to being front and center in ECW, this is the story of the “Queen of Extreme” Francine, Beulah McGillicutty, and Dawn Marie.

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1. "Queen of Extreme" Francine

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After training for less than a year, in 1994, she made her debut as Miss Montgomeryville, a supposed beauty pageant winner, and guest timekeeper.

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Francine and Her Many Roles

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Now retired from wresting, she is the proud mother of two children.

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2. Beulah McGillicutty

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In 1995, ECW thrusted Beulah immediately into the spotlight between the ongoing bitter rivalry of Raven and Tommy Dreamer.

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Women of ECW

Their Stories Are More Than Meets The Eye

From living normal lives with normal jobs to being front and center in ECW, this is the story of the “Queen of Extreme” Francine, Beulah McGillicutty, and Dawn Marie.

1. "Queen of Extreme" Francine

After training for less than a year, in 1994, she made her debut as Miss Montgomeryville, a supposed beauty pageant winner, and guest timekeeper.

Francine Makes Her Debut

Francine and Her Many Roles

Alongside "The Franchise," Shane Douglas from ’96-’99 is where she shone the brightest.

Now retired from wresting, she is the proud mother of two children.

2. Beulah McGillicutty

In 1995, ECW thrusted Beulah immediately into the spotlight between the ongoing bitter rivalry of Raven and Tommy Dreamer.

Onto ECW and Into The Spotlight

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